Introduction
The world is moving towards less meat and more plant-based food. But the fats in many of these products haven’t kept up. Palm oil and coconut fat are still widely used, even by us, where alternatives don’t yet perform well or aren’t accepted by customers.
But where we can make a change, we do. And hybrid and plant-based products are the obvious place to start.
What is EML?
A clean, plant-based fat that mimics the melting behavior, mouthfeel, and texture of traditional saturated fats but with significantly less saturated fat and no tropical ingredients.
The smart alternative to tropical fats like coconut or palm. Choose a cleaner, more sustainable fat solution that offers:
- Lower saturated fat for improved nutritional profiles
- Better Nutri-Scores without compromising on taste or texture
- A more sustainable choice with no tropical ingredients
- Alignment with evolving consumer preferences and regulations
Why EML is a breakthrough?
| Feature | Benefit |
| Non-tropical origin | Local, traceable supply chains, .no deforestation footprint |
| Clean-label optimized | Non-hydrogenated, free from artificial stabilizers |
| Hybrid-optimized | Designed for use in meat/plant-based blends |
| Thermal behavior | Melts at the right moment, releasing flavor and juiciness |
| Nutri-Score A potential | Supports health-forward product reformulation |
| Regulatory readiness | Meets EU reformulation targets and aligns with ESG standards |
Why it matters, the bigger impact of EML
- Environment : tropical fats are linked to deforestation and emissions
- Health : consumers want lower saturated fat and better nutrition
- Innovation : many plant-based and hybrid foods still rely on outdated fat systems
We can’t change everything at once. But this is one place where change is possible and makes total sense.
Use cases: where EML makes a difference
- Hybrid and plant-based meatballs, burgers and nuggets
- Plant-based cheese with improved nutritional profile
- Reformulated processed meats and ready meals
Meet our hybrid meatball
- Advanced fat structuring that delivers next-level texture and juiciness
- Sustainable protein from mycoprotein
- Up to 4x less saturated fat than coconut-based fats without compromising taste
- Nutri-Score A: a healthier choice consumers can feel good about
- Fully clean-label: free from hydrogenated and tropical fats
- Cost-comparable and price-stable, with a 1:1 replacement of coconut fat
Nutritional comparison (per 100g)
| Feature | With coconut fat | with our melting fat |
| Energy (kJ) | 776 | 627 |
| Total Fat (g) | 13 | 8.5 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 8 | 2* |
| Protein (g) | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Salt (g) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Nutri-Score | D | A |
*The 2g saturated fat in the hybrid version with our melting fat comes solely from the meat content.
